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Monday, October 28, 2013

These are our chairs that match our patio table. We bought the set many years ago. The chairs were made from a type of plastic caning. Over time they have dry rotted and started to come apart. ﻿

As you can see, we could not sit in the chairs any longer.

The other week, John and I were working in the back yard cleaning up limbs.

John said he was going to take them to the dump. I immediately screamed NO!.

The frames are still good. But did not want to throw them away. I had thought about trying to find the old fashion webbing, but could not find it anywhere. Then I thought about the new mesh material.

Then out of the blue, John said "Why don't you throw some wood on it."

I could not believe I had not thought of it. So.....

So we took off the old seats and washed down the chairs.

I used 1x3 for the seat and back. I also used 1/4 x 2 inch carriage bolts with a hex nut on the back. Also used a 5/16 drill bit to drill the holes through the wood and chair frame. They used poly on the wood.

Thursday, October 17, 2013

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I have not had Breast Cancer, but I have had melanoma. My father had melanoma, and 20+ years later passed away from colon cancer. So my family is very aware of cancer and all about being preventative.

At the local Hospital I work at, they sponsor an event called Tickled Pink. The event is for women. They have a silent auction and the Bra's for a Cause. All proceeds go to Breast Cancer Awareness. So a few co-workers (Robin, Joyce, Shantel and Angie) and I joined in the fun. Here are a few bras we decorated one night after work.

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This one is Boo-Bee.

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This one is Treasure Chest.

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This one is Sea Cup.

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Robin's daughter made this one. It is called Cupcake.

Yes the names are cheesy, but fun. This was so fun to work together and decorate the bra's. The bra's will be displayed at our Mall for all who visit to vote on. Then will be displayed at to the Tickled Pink event.

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Will graduating Elementary School (5th Grade) and will be going to Middle School.

JP graduated as Magna Cum Laude from High School.

(We are still not sure who he gets his grade point average from.)

(JP has the bow tie on)

Family Vacation at the Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

This is the view from our room, there was actually a wedding on the beach.

I am a lite sleeper and usually do not sleep in late, unless I am sick. So I would go down by the pool and read while everyone else slept. One morning my wonderful hubby brought me a cup of coffee. Now that is service. I love that man.

We also got to visit with my hubby's best friend, Chad. We have not seen him in about 8 years.

This is Chad and Thersea (his Mom). We spent a wonderful day at Lake Norman.

John and Chad. A lifelong friendship. We always just pick up from when we last saw each other.

Then it was time to take JP to Appalachian State University.

Here is JP in his ASU gear.

I am so proud of the man he has become.

Brotherly love. A little rough housing before JP leaves.

JP's last night at home, JP was finishing packing. Around 1:00 am, I came in to check on him and this is what I walk in on. JP telling his buddy Sammy bye. It was a very sad moment.

Then when the Suburban was all packed.

There was no room left.

JP and his roommate David. They are actually best friends. David lives right behind us. They have been friends since kindergarten.

JP loves all things outdoors. Within the first couples of weeks at college. A bunch of them went hiking. One of his friends snapped this photo. Beautiful North Carolina Mountains.

Sunday, October 6, 2013

Many, many years ago, I purchased this round table and chairs from a furniture consignment shop. The oak table top has taken some serious torture from my boys since it was purchased. We thought about giving the set away several times and finding something new.

Notice the buffet on the left side. It is also in the same light oak color. Not so pretty anymore.

(see the pretty blue valances)

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I then sanded down the table top, not sure of what it would do to the top of the table. But once I started sanding, I knew it was going to turn out beautiful. Then I cleaned the table based, lightly sanded then spray painted the table base.

For some crazy reason I painted the table base, chairs and buffet BLACK and dyed my curtains brown. Which was fine for a while. But since I just painted my cabinets white, the breakfast nook was just too dark.

So fast forward a year and I decided to make a new kitchen table. Due to my boys getting bigger, and we could not push the chairs under the table . The table apron was too low. Also since I move my pie safe into the kitchen, we could not get around the table very well.

This table was made from wood from my parents barn and several old fence post.

I also made open shelves from the same wood. I love these shelves. I found the idea at Keeping It Cozy.

When I made the new table. I also painted the buffet white.

Much brighter now. I also took down the dark brown curtains. I then made new curtain rods out of electrical conduit. Then I purchased some white curtains from Ikea. We also played switcheroo with the chandeliers in our house. This one came from our Dinning room. One of my neighbors gave us one for our dinning room.

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Now we can travel around the table and can access the pie safe. I love this piece, it was my Grandmothers (from my Mother's side).

Saturday, October 5, 2013

Since I have started playing around with all my DIY. My youngest son Will ask me to make him a bed and desk.

So Will and I looked online. Will loved the Shanty 2 Chic Teen Bed , but for right now no headboard. This is what we ended up with.

So Will and I took a trip to Lowes. Will picked out all of the boards. He was so excited.

Here is the basic box for the bed frame. (Please do not judge our Garage floor. It is a project for the somewhat near future.)

Here is the finished bed frame. All stained and beautiful.

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I will tell you now, when I was making the desk. I did not take any pictures. I was so excited making the desk and how easy it came together, I forgot to take pictures until the end. I found the plans for the desk at Shanty 2 Chic . I just love their website.

I am now "one cool Mom" according to my son. I am so happy to make him smile.